Oleksandr Usyk makes history with emotional victory over Tyson Fury
- Oleksandr Usyk showcased his raw emotions after defeating Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in 25 years.
- Boxing fans are discussing an extraordinary conspiracy theory surrounding Usyk's split-decision win over Fury in their epic Riyadh showdown.
- The Ukrainian boxer's human side and historic achievement have captivated the sports world.
Usyk had a cut and swollen skin above his right eye that was stitched shut. He walked into a crowded room in the basement of the Kingdom Arena. He greeted everyone by raising his left arm. Usyk carefully placed the flag on the back of his chair and a toy in front of him. Fury, with his rough voice, mentioned they had just fought. He asked if anyone saw his face. In the ninth round, Fury was almost knocked out, but the referee's count was longer than usual. Usyk had been training since September 2023, missing important family events. He focused only on the fight. He dreamt of his father recently and felt his presence. Usyk missed his father and cried while talking to him in his thoughts. He introduced his daughter's favorite toy, Leeloo, to others. Some fans suspected Usyk of using an inhaler during the fight with Fury. They thought he cheated, but others disagreed, saying there was no evidence of inhaler use. Usyk's victory made Fury lose for the first time in his career. Fury's promoter believed the referee saved him from a knockout in the ninth round.